Owners Test Kitchen and Bath Products

Owners evaluate kitchen and bath products by trial-and-error.

8 Hot Kitchen Trends for 2010

Three leading designers whip up a recipe for winning kitchens in the new economy.

Lasco Bathware and Aquatic Whirlpools Announce Merger

New company, called Aquatic, announces merger at IBS 2010, introduces new accessible bathtub.

New Security Products

Owners and residents work together to thwart recession-related crime.

Product Studio: Security and Locking Systems

Technology helps multifamily residents take control of their safety.

Product Studio: Security Devices

Kwikset's SmartKey technology allows owners to rekey their locks in less than 30 seconds.

2010 Builders' Show Products, Day 1

Marvin Windows Loses Longtime Leader

Bill Marvin joined his father’s company in 1939 and became its president in 1960, transforming it into a leading manufacturer of windows and doors.

Product Studio: Durable Windows and Doors

These windows and doors are built tough enough to withstand the roughest weather conditions.

2010 Builders' Show Products, Day 1

Budget-Friendly Appliances for Apartment Owners

Owners choose stylish appliances at entry-level prices.

Hooking Up

Can the laundry room make a comeback as a socially activated common area

The Millennium LED Collection From Dekor

The Millennium collection of LED lights offers stylish mood lighting for outdoor decks, docks, patios, and more, according to the manufacturer. The lights can be installed in floors, ceilings, or wherever accent lighting is needed. The exterior LED light kit includes all the components needed for an outdoor lighting project, including eight compact LED lights in powder-coated covers. It is available in downlight or stair light styles. 800.258.0344.

Pretty as a Pendant

Multifamily owners get creative with pendant lighting.

Product Studio: Outdoor Lighting

Highlight landscaping and provide safety with these outdoor lighting products.

Within Reach

While poorly designed kitchens and bathrooms with narrow openings, high cabinets, and awkward countertops are inconvenient for many people, they can be unusable for the 50 million Americans with disabilities.

Smart Storage: Cabinents

If you've ever braved the crowded aisles of IKEA on a Saturday afternoon, you already know that storage and organizational systems are in hot demand. But you may not know just how easy it is to offer residents kitchen and bathroom cabinetry fitted with these types of systems. Major cabinet manufacturers are beefing up their storage offerings with clever interior fittings for everything from spices and oversized pots and pans in the kitchen to dirty clothes and toilet paper in the bathroom.

Mall Makeover

Building multifamily residences above shops and businesses has been known to revitalize downtown areas, so Chicago-based developer General Growth Properties is trying a suburban version in Natick, Mass.